That is interesting to hear someone to say that the HD555 is a bright headphone. My other headphones like the Denon, Stax and my Forstex are far brighter. However since you rate the treble somewhat the same as the HD558 I find my HD555 treble to be smoother in range that my other headphones except for the Stax. The only headphone that I ever had that was less bright than the HD555 was the AKG 240 from long ago. I am tired from the hit and miss with headphones and I will stay with the Sennhieser line. I was thinking about the HD600 for my next headphones but since I am quite satisfied with the 500 series's I may get the HD598 instead.

That's a good looking blog you've set-up as well as an excellent review of the HD558. I think you've got yourself a new follower.

Thanks a lot! You can expect A LOT more updates during the last 2 weeks of August cuz my summer is real busy. My 558 is gone so i have the funds to get a pair of 598 to review and compare.

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Originally Posted by john57

That is interesting to hear someone to say that the HD555 is a bright headphone. My other headphones like the Denon, Stax and my Forstex are far brighter. However since you rate the treble somewhat the same as the HD558 I find my HD555 treble to be smoother in range that my other headphones except for the Stax. The only headphone that I ever had that was less bright than the HD555 was the AKG 240 from long ago. I am tired from the hit and miss with headphones and I will stay with the Sennhieser line. I was thinking about the HD600 for my next headphones but since I am quite satisfied with the 500 series's I may get the HD598 instead.

Well I honestly think I can be the best baseline for the HD555 because I had a limited time with them and they weren't fully burned in as they were my friend's pair and I was going entirely on memory. Anyways, I can confidently say that the treble as the best compared to other headphones I have heard and owned.

That is interesting to hear someone to say that the HD555 is a bright headphone. My other headphones like the Denon, Stax and my Forstex are far brighter. However since you rate the treble somewhat the same as the HD558 I find my HD555 treble to be smoother in range that my other headphones except for the Stax. The only headphone that I ever had that was less bright than the HD555 was the AKG 240 from long ago. I am tired from the hit and miss with headphones and I will stay with the Sennhieser line. I was thinking about the HD600 for my next headphones but since I am quite satisfied with the 500 series's I may get the HD598 instead.

ohh yeah also, if u read my review more specifically, i believe my exact words were "neutral leaning towards the brighter side" because i agree, i is definitely not the brightest headphone around